64, 13, 2, 6, and 51 have to be healthy and ready in game shape by week one. We donít have the luxury of just winning the conference games for a shot at the playoffs this year. I know most of those guys will be ready week one but Lynus would sure like to see them start getting out there prior to game one against Canfield.

Talked to a coach the other day and I got the impression that 3-4 of the "key" guys won't see much if any action in these scrimmages. Sounds like they are hopefully that on Friday of week 1 everyone will be dressed and ready to go. Some concern that the WR missing camp may not be ready but he said they are hoping he is. Coach I spoke with was optimistic about the season and feels like it's been a good camp even with a couple key guys missing time. We will see soon enough I guess.

key guys missing means...someone else is getting that rep on first team. and someone else is getting that rep on second team

it does assist with creating depth. I can't imagine the kids that are healing aren't at practice watching their position and listening to the coaching at what they are expected to do - called a mental rep

also - midsized to larger programs have trainers on site and now a days it is the norm at these schools injured or healing players attend practice and receive rehab treatments for whatever is ailing them.

it is amazing at what is being done now as compared to 20 years ago and beyond.

if their absence is of any other nature then that is in house business. Sitting out is self sabotage because there are only so many moments in life that a young man has the opportunity to suit up. Play - don't play - someone will rep in that spot and play.

Agreed but... one quarterback for a in house scrimmage?? Linebacker??? That just needs a vision?? Come on now they need reps before the coaches just give spots. Competition is not part of the equation like it has been in the past.

Tomorrow against Wooster isnít really a concern to me. Borderline guys should sit or go limited action. Next week against Hoban is another story. Iíd like to see the week 1 guys out there going full speed. Thatís your last chance to work the bugs out and by all rights after reviewing the Hoban film your starters for week 1 should be known going into the practice week.

I got the impression that kids they are holding out are all working through injuries. I would also say that when you have low numbers and a brutal schedule you damn sure better have your best players healthy. Looking good in a scrimmage isn't nearly as important as winning regular season games. And as mentioned earlier it helps build depth getting some kids time vs the other teams 1s.

This one will be interesting.
Hoban is loaded again.
And their freshman QB, Hamm, is now a seasoned player.
Actually, he was seasoned all of last year as he took Knights to a D2 state title.
I don't look for Leopard's to win it, but I want to see if they can compete.

I would absolutely take just being competitive against Hoban. Even with our tougher schedule this year we wonít see a team as good as the one weíll play on Thursday. If we can look like we belong on the same field as them, especially our D against their O, Iíll consider that a victory. That and no major injuries.